2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Touareg and 2011 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 433 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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, 2011 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 (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Touareg | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
