1981 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (112 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1981 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 240 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |