2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-150 and 2012 Volkswagen CC 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 160 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1157 kg more than 2012 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 four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen CC. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-150 | CC |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 70 L |
