2012 Volvo S60 vs. 2007 Ford Focus
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 Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 549 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
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2012 Volvo S60 | 2007 Ford Focus | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | S60 | Focus |
Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1729 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |