1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 41 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2091 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Compagno | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 4604 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2920 mm |
