1969 Ford Capri vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 249 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (149 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |