2006 Ford E-250 vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Ford E-250 and 2006 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 422 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.
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 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-250 | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | E-250 | V70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |