2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-150 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3196 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 | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
