2008 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (207 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1286 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2773 cc | 2983 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
