2011 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Audi A6. (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 166 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 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 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1458 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
