2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, 2008 Volvo S40 is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 212 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2008 Volvo S40 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S40 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 | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Five Hundred | S40 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1522 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |