1976 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 66 (56 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1975 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (86 Nm). This means 1975 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Capri | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Capri | 66 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
