2004 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2004 Ford F-250 and 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-250. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-250 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-250. (476 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-250 | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-250 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2939 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 90 L |
