2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen CC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen CC would be higher. 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 202 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 878 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC. 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 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 2012 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC, 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-150 | CC |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
