2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
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 Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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 222 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1423 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. 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 2011 Volkswagen Passat. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-150 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 70 L |
