1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 825 kg more than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. 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, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Compagno | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 3965 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2420 mm |
