2010 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1673 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2010 Ford F-250 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-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, 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-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-250 | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-250 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6253 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2919 mm |
