2012 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2012 Audi A4 and 2012 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Audi A4 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A4 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |