2002 Ford Tonka vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Tonka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Tonka would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 927 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. 2002 Ford Tonka has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Tonka will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Ford Tonka 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Ford Volkswagen
Model Tonka Touareg
Year Released 2002 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 3189 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 128 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 6150 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 814 Nm 310 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1302 kg 2229 kg
Vehicle Length 6150 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 2370 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 2140 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 4200 mm 2860 mm


 

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