2012 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 364 kg more than 2007 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Taurus | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Taurus | S80 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
