2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 24 kg more than 2007 Ford F-150.
Because 2007 Ford F-150 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, 2007 Ford F-150 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, 2007 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-150 | 2004 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | F-150 | Sharan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |