1969 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo P 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1969 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, 1972 Volvo P 1800 (153 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1972 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1972 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Capri | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
