2007 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S80. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Expedition weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Volvo S80. 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, 2007 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S80. (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Expedition | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Expedition | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |
