2012 Volvo S60 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 79 kg more than 2007 Ford Falcon.
Because 2007 Ford Falcon 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 2007 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60, 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, 2012 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volvo S60 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | S60 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 59 L |