2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC90 (312 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 473 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Volvo XC90 (441 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-150. (354 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-150. 2006 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford F-150 | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | F-150 | XC90 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 312 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |