2008 Audi A5 vs. 1998 Ford F-250
To start off, 2008 Audi A5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (349 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Audi A5.
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, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A5. 1998 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A5 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 1998 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A5 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3490 mm |
