2006 Ford F-250 vs. 1996 Peugeot Touareg

To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot Touareg would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 841 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 F-250 (500 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (264 Nm). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. 1996 Peugeot Touareg has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford F-250 1996 Peugeot Touareg
Make Ford Peugeot
Model F-250 Touareg
Year Released 2006 1996
Engine Position Front Middle
Horse Power 177 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 264 Nm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1716 kg 875 kg
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 45 L