1976 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Volvo 343
To start off, 1977 Volvo 343 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 343 (70 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 20 kg more than 1977 Volvo 343.
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, 1977 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Capri | 1977 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Capri | 343 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
