2001 Ford Extreme EX vs. 2001 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2001 Ford Extreme EX and 2001 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Extreme EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Extreme EX (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Extreme EX should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Extreme EX weights approximately 107 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Extreme EX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Extreme EX 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, 2001 Ford Extreme EX (556 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Extreme EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Extreme EX | 2001 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Extreme EX | Golf |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4148 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2512 mm |
