2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (207 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1286 kg more than 2008 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A6 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Audi Ford
Model A6 Crown Victoria
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2773 cc 4605 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 207 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.6 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.4 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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