1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1984 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 470 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Daihatsu Compagno 1984 Ford Sierra
Make Daihatsu Ford
Model Compagno Sierra
Year Released 1966 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 2304 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 66 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 765 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2620 mm