2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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 F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-150 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
