2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V50 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1426 kg more than 2004 Volvo V50.
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 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-250 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 2435 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 58 L |
