1970 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 is newer by 15 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 11 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 367 kg more than 1970 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, 1985 Volvo 780 (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 780 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 23.0:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |