2009 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,129 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 194 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
