1984 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Volvo 244
To start off, 1989 Volvo 244 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 244 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 244 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1984 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, 1989 Volvo 244 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1989 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 244 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 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 |