2011 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Audi A7
To start off, both 2011 Ford Taurus and 2011 Audi A7 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (263 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Audi A7. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A7.
Because 2011 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A7 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.
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2011 Ford Taurus | 2011 Audi A7 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Taurus | A7 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 201 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2913 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |