2012 Audi S4 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Falcon. 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi S4 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S4 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
