2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 4,606 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 87 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V50. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V50. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | E-250 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
