2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2006 Ford E-150 and 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-150. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-150 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 90 L |
