2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Audi S4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | F-150 | S4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
