2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2004 Ford Taurus and 2004 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V50 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Volvo V50.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Volvo V50 (280 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Taurus | V50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
