2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2010 Volvo V70 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Volvo V70 (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 2010 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mondeo | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mondeo | V70 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |