1988 Volvo 740 vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1988 Volvo 740 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 740 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1979 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 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri. 1979 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1988 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1988 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Volvo 740 | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | 740 | Capri |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |