2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 772 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Expedition | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
