2008 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1321 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.

Because 2009 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 2009 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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (301 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 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 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Audi Ford
Model A6 Crown Victoria
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2976 cc 4604 cc
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 239 HP
Torque 301 Nm 374 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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