1981 Ford Capri vs. 1992 Volvo 240
To start off, 1992 Volvo 240 is newer by 11 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volvo 240 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1992 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 240 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |