1973 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 11 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 760 weights approximately 288 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, 1984 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Capri | 760 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
