1974 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (56 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 1978 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 66 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |