1978 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 212 kg more than 1976 Volvo 66. 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. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 66 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |