2004 Ford Lynx vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Lynx would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Lynx (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Lynx should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 388 kg more than 2004 Ford Lynx.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Lynx. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Lynx. 2007 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Lynx has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Lynx will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Lynx | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lynx | Touran |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
