2001 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Volvo S40
To start off, 2011 Volvo S40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S40. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-250 weights approximately 836 kg more than 2011 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-250 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 F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford F-250 | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-250 | S40 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
