2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2009 Audi A4
To start off, both 2009 Ford E-350 and 2009 Audi A4 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 E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 624 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 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 E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2009 Audi A4 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | E-350 | A4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 66 L |