1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1987 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 22 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 417 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Daihatsu Compagno 1987 Ford Sierra
Make Daihatsu Ford
Model Compagno Sierra
Year Released 1965 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 1993 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 1207 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2540 mm


 

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