2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-350 and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S40 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
Because 2006 Ford F-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-350 | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | F-350 | S40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 55 L |