2011 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, both 2011 Ford Taurus and 2011 Audi A8 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 @ 6250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A8.
Because 2011 Audi A8 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 A8 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 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Taurus | A8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
