2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 Volvo V70. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 781 kg more than 2011 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo V70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2011 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-150 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
