2003 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Volvo S40
To start off, 2011 Volvo S40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S40. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 781 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 2003 Ford Expedition 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, 2003 Ford Expedition 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, 2003 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Expedition | S40 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2639 mm |
