2001 Ford Extreme EX vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Extreme EX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Extreme EX would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Extreme EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2001 Ford Extreme EX. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Extreme EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 925 kg more than 2001 Ford Extreme EX. 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, 2001 Ford Extreme EX (556 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Extreme EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Extreme EX has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Extreme EX 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:
| 2001 Ford Extreme EX | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Extreme EX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2893 mm |
