1973 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 1975 Volvo 260 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 260 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1973 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, 1975 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Capri | 260 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1303 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
