2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, 2011 Volvo S60 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S60 weights approximately 449 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 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, 2011 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Transit Connect | S60 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2776 mm |