1981 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 3 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 360 kg more than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Capri (220 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 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:
1981 Ford Capri | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 66 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |