2000 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 181 kg more than 2000 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford F-150. (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford F-150. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford F-150 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-150 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2893 mm |
