1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1977 Ford Fiesta

To start off, 1977 Ford Fiesta is newer by 11 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 1,117 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Fiesta (52 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 39 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta.

Because 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Ford Fiesta (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.

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