1959 Volvo 120 vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Volvo 120 (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 15 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Volvo 120 | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | 120 | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |