2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2003 Volvo V50
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2003 Volvo V50. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo V50. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2003 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | E-150 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
