1981 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 15 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, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 330 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, 1996 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 960 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |