2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2010 Ford F-150 and 2010 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Polo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford F-150 | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | F-150 | Polo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2352 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |