2005 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 816 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-150 (373 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-150 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
