2002 Ford Tonka vs. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 6 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, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Tonka weights approximately 4 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco.

Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka 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 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. (240 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. 2002 Ford Tonka has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 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.

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