2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. Both 2007 Volkswagen Touareg and 2012 Ford F-150 are equipped with a 5,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 360 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (850 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Touareg | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 850 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3670 mm |
