2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, 2006 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S60 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 41 kg more than 2006 Volvo S60.
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, 2006 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 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 2006 Volvo S60 has manual transmission. 2006 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 | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Five Hundred | S60 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1689 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 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 | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |