2011 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 472 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Falcon | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Falcon | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 3188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 409 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | LPG | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4955 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1868 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2838 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
