2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A4 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 949 kg more than 2006 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2006 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | F-150 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
