2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (256 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (248 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150. 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 F-150. 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 Ford F-150 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A8. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A8 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 248 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
