2007 Audi S8 vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Audi S8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Audi S8.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford F-250. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S8 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3490 mm |
