1996 Ford Probe vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1996 Ford Probe and 1996 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Probe (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. (54 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Probe weights approximately 360 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Ford Probe (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. (92 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Probe | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Probe | Passat |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |