2011 Volvo XC70 vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2011 Volvo XC70 and 2011 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC70 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1048 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC70.
Because 2011 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70, 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 Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC70 | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | XC70 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1808 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4839 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1603 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2814 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
