2011 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 19 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
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, 2007 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escape | V50 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |
