1970 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Volvo 960
To start off, 1994 Volvo 960 is newer by 24 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, 1994 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 960 weights approximately 397 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1994 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 960 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |