2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (414 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 868 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 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, 2013 Audi A7 (549 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-150. (388 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | E-150 | A7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2914 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
