2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2011 Volvo S40
To start off, 2011 Volvo S40 is newer by 6 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, 2011 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 361 kg more than 2011 Volvo S40.
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, 2005 Ford Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Freestar | S40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |
