2004 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Ford F-250 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S60. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1071 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.
Because 2004 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-250 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, 2004 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60. 2004 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2004 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-250 | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-250 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 70 L |
