2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2003 Volvo S40
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2003 Volvo S40. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo S40.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo S40. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | E-150 | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
