2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 576 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Touareg | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3187 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2229 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 115 L |
