2007 Volvo V50 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 874 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo V50 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | V50 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 98 L |
