2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S60.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-250 | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-250 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 67 L |
