2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 492 kg more than 2007 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ranger | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 100 L |
