1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1065 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Compagno | 400 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 4823 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2710 mm |
