2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-150 and 2012 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen T5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen T5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen T5. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-150 | T5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 80 L |
