1984 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 235 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Capri | 120 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
