2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (264 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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, 2009 Audi A6 (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A6 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2698 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6251 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4501 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |