2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011 Volvo XC90 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 49 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC90. (311 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 336 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC90. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-150 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2530 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
