2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2002 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo XC90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo XC90 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Volvo XC90. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 434 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2002 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo XC90 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, 2002 Volvo XC90 (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2002 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Five Hundred | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
