Standardization is important because it means that different years and even models made by a manufacturer will share many of the same components and thus the parts will be easier to find in a junkyard or in parts stores. Another aspect of this is that many more manufacturers will make the parts for sale in parts shops and garages and prices may be lower. Volvos with the 4 cylinder fuel-injected gas engine are good strong cars. The 6 cylinder Volvo engines made by Renault are junk. The Volvo Turbo is a gimmick for extra power and assures extra maintainance expenses and lower fuel economy.
Fords are garbage.
We have lots of experience with Ford trucks at our work. There is a tendency of their vehicles to last just about as long as the vehicle depreciation period for income tax purposes and no longer. This benefits the business purchaser and screws the consumer. Deadfords Fords by Year Flaming Fords why you should have your Ford truck insured for fire. An example of Ford's greenwashing propaganda.