2011 Ford F-450 vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volvo XC90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volvo XC90 would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC90. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC90.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC90. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-450 | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-450 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6700 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 1085 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6680 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2438 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2024 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4379 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 142 L | 70 L |
