2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V50. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V50.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Five Hundred | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Five Hundred | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |