2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2008 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Five Hundred | V70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
