2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ranger and 2008 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S40 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Because 2008 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S40, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 S40 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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2008 Ford Ranger | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Ranger | S40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |