2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton. (315 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford E-150 | 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | E-150 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 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 Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |