2011 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi A6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Audi A6. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 760 kg more than 2011 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A6. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A6 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1458 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 136 L |
