2007 Ford S-Max vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford S-Max. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford S-Max would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford S-Max weights approximately 71 kg more than 2008 Volvo S60.
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, 2008 Volvo S60 (286 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford S-Max. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford S-Max.
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2007 Ford S-Max | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | S-Max | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |