2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S40. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S40.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S40. (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | E-250 | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
