2007 Audi S8 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi S8 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | S8 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |