2010 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC60.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Taurus | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Taurus | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
