1970 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Volvo 164
To start off, 1973 Volvo 164 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 164 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 164 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 164. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1973 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 164 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |