1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 1999 Ford F-150 and 1999 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 172 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Bora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (275 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-150 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2520 mm |
