2008 Audi RS6 vs. 2008 Ford E-350
To start off, both 2008 Audi RS6 and 2008 Ford E-350 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi RS6 weights approximately 878 kg more than 2008 Ford E-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi RS6 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi RS6 | 2008 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | RS6 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 132 L |
