1962 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 1995 Volvo 960 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 960 (168 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 960 weights approximately 547 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Volvo 960 (233 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1995 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Capri | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Capri | 960 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
