2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2005 Ford F-350 and 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (330 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 166 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (621 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (431 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-350 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 90 L |
