1978 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Volvo 240
To start off, 1982 Volvo 240 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volvo 240 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 240 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1978 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, 1982 Volvo 240 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1982 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 240 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |