1984 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Volvo 66

To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 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 104 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.

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) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ford Capri 1975 Volvo 66
Make Ford Volvo
Model Capri 66
Year Released 1984 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2790 cc 1289 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 94 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.5 mm 77 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1550 mm


 

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