1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1966 Daihatsu Compagno and 1966 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Cortina weights approximately 105 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Compagno | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1296 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |
