2004 Ford E-350 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (308 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 102 kg more than 2004 Ford E-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford E-350. (475 Nm). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-350 | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-350 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 308 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2422 kg | 2524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 100 L |
