2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2006 Ford E-150 and 2006 Volkswagen Touran 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 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-150 weights approximately 554 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-150 | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | E-150 | Touran |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |