2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Ford E-250 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 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 A8 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A8 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 132 L |