2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, both 2012 Audi Q7 and 2012 Ford F-450 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7.
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-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 645 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Q7 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 142 L |
