2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S80 weights approximately 531 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Expedition | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
