2012 Ford F-450 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-450 and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 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-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 885 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 2012 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Ford F-450 | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | F-450 | Golf |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6700 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 1085 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6680 mm | 4534 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2438 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2024 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4379 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 142 L | 55 L |