2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 102 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Expedition | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
