2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC70 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC70. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC70.
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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Excursion | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 70 L |
