1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 14 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 117 kg more than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Compagno | Taunus |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 1294 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |