1980 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Capri weights approximately 175 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66.
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. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Capri | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Capri | 66 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
