2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Econovan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2012 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Econovan | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2815 mm |
