2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Volvo V50
To start off, 2008 Volvo V50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Five Hundred 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 52 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V50. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V50. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Five Hundred | 2008 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Five Hundred | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |