2001 Ford 49 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford 49. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford 49 would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1222 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford 49. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49.

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