2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1292 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Golf | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 2549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 136 L |
