1970 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 5 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, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Capri | 66 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
