1971 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 760 (163 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1971 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, 1989 Volvo 760 (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Capri | 760 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
