2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-150 and 2012 Audi Q5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi Q5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi Q5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | F-150 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
