2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2010 Volvo S60
To start off, 2010 Volvo S60 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 170 kg more than 2010 Volvo S60.
Because 2010 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volvo S60 (440 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2010 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Freestar | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
