2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2011 Ford Expedition and 2011 Volvo XC70 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 795 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC70.
Because 2011 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Expedition | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2675 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 70 L |
