2007 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Volvo S40
To start off, 2011 Volvo S40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Expedition 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 73 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S40. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Expedition weights approximately 136 kg more than 2011 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Expedition | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Expedition | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 57 L |
