2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2006 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2004 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-250 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 1781 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 70 L |
