2001 Ford Extreme EX vs. 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2001 Ford Extreme EX and 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Extreme EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Ford Extreme EX. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Extreme EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Extreme EX weights approximately 27 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2001 Ford Extreme EX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Extreme EX 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, 2001 Ford Extreme EX (556 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. (240 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Extreme EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Extreme EX | 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Extreme EX | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
