1975 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 80 kg more than 1974 Volvo 343. 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 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 343 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 943 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |