2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Audi S4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-150 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 27 more horse power than 2012 Audi S4. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi S4.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S4. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S4. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Ford F-150 | 2012 Audi S4 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | F-150 | S4 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 333 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2809 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |