2005 Ford E-150 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 53 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford E-150. (373 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-150 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 100 L |
