1978 Ford Capri vs. 1993 Volvo 850

To start off, 1993 Volvo 850 is newer by 15 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 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 850 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 850 weights approximately 430 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.

Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 850, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Volvo 850 (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.

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