2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2011 Ford Expedition and 2011 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 906 kg more than 2011 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S60. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Expedition | S60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2675 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 67 L |
