1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 17 kg more than 1966 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, 1962 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Compagno | Consul |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1198 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2500 mm |
