2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 Audi Q7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Audi Q7. (345 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1032 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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, 2006 Ford F-350 (621 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Q7 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 6240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |
