2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestar. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 23 kg more than 2012 Volvo XC60.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 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, 2012 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestar | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Freestar | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
