2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 383 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A4 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6251 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4501 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
