2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (496 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-150 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2499 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3001 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
