1983 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (153 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 760 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Capri | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 760 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |