2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 955 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-150 | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | E-150 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
