2007 Volvo V50 vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 6 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), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1116 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo V50 | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | V50 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| 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 | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |
