1981 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 5 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Capri | 66 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
