2002 Ford Tonka vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2002 Ford Tonka and 2002 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo V70 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo V70 weights approximately 338 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Tonka (814 Nm) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo V70. (291 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo V70. 2002 Ford Tonka has automatic transmission and 2002 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2002 Volvo V70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Tonka will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Tonka | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Tonka | V70 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6150 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2370 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4200 mm | 2760 mm |
