2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 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 (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Audi A8 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 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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A8 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6251 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4501 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |