1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect.
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, 1955 Ford Prefect (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Compagno | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1172 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2220 mm |
