I have towed with both petrol and diesel cars. Preffer diesel for the low down torque but it's just a case of matching revs to required torque with petrol engines same as diesel, petrol tend to be a bit higher up the rev range is all.
Years ago I drove a well modified escorting mk1 Mexico, twin webber dcoe 40s, big valves, 1760 rebore and a wild cam that saw very little power below about 3000 rpm.
To this sign written road rallying car I added a roof rack upon which to tie the pram, and a towbar to pull the camping trailer.
Plenty of power once on the move, the trailer was often airborne over the bumps, getting going was a different matter, after much experimentation I found it nessesary to hang 4000 rpm on it then feed the clutch in gently while giving the go peddle a hefty prod.
Got caught in traffic after an accident, boys in blue directing traffic and it was slow moving stop start of nessesary. We moved perhaps 10m at a time.
There I am, WAARP WAARP WAAAAARRRR, thrum thrum thrum , WAARP WAARP WAAAAARRRR, thrum thrum thrum.
Needless to say it drew attention, and the copper on traffic control enjoyed my discomfort so much he was laughing as he stopped the traffic in front of me frequently. In fairness he had his fun and then relented letting our stream go untill I passed him, possibly not wanting a clutch failer to add to his problems.
It was not an APROPIATE car for towing but it was my only car, therefore it became a tow car as well as a road rallying , family car.
It's a volvo, you will have no problem I'm sure, just drive it with a bit of mechanical sympathy, make sure your fluids are correct levels before starting and enjoy.
The only extra advise I would give is spend a bit more money on decent towing mirrors. I had 2 sets of cheap before I saw sence and bought Milenco, 6 years later they as as good as new, easily fitted and removed and worth every penny of their cost.
Paul.
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