2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Ford F-150

To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 629 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.

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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A6 2009 Ford F-150
Make Audi Ford
Model A6 F-150
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1595 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5890 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 136 L


 

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