2012 Ford C-Max vs. 2012 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2012 Ford C-Max and 2012 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C70 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Ford C-Max.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Volvo C70 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford C-Max. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford C-Max. 2012 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford C-Max has manual transmission. 2012 Ford C-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Ford C-Max | 2012 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | C-Max | C70 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1828 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2788 mm | 2639 mm |