2013 Ford E-Series vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2013 Ford E-Series and 2013 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S80 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford E-Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford E-Series | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | E-Series | S80 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
