2007 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fusion and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2007 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion. 2007 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Fusion | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fusion | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 4414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5950 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |