2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Ford F-150 and 2004 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S60. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 584 kg more than 2004 Volvo S60. 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, 2004 Ford F-150 (398 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (330 Nm). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-150 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2214 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4000 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 70 L |
