1986 Ford Capri vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 760 (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 760 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1986 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, 1988 Volvo 760 (240 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1988 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1988 Volvo 760 has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Volvo 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Capri | 760 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1335 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2780 mm |