1985 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 240 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1985 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, 1981 Volvo 240 (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Capri | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 240 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 23.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1370 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |