2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-350 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 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 139 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 397 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
Because 2006 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (340 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 V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-350 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
