1964 Volvo 120 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (72 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 120. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 1964 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Volvo 120 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
