2006 Ford Freestyle 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 Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 513 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (282 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Freestyle | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
