1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 850 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Compagno | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 5752 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 503 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |
