2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Ford Five Hundred and 2005 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S60 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo S60 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, 2005 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, 2005 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2005 Volvo S60 has manual transmission. 2005 Volvo S60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Five Hundred | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
