2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 4 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 761 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 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.
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2009 Ford E-150 | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | E-150 | S60 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2776 mm |