1975 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 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, 1973 Volvo 1800 (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 1800 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |