2006 Ford Maverick vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2006 Ford Maverick and 2006 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V50 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Ford Maverick. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V50 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Ford Maverick. 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 V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Maverick | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Maverick | V50 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2522 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |