2000 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape. 2008 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escape | V70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
