2008 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ka and 2008 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S80 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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 S80 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ka | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Ka | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 162 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
