2004 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. (221 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-350 | 2011 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-350 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
