1969 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 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 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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 (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 66 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |