1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 13 kg more than 1967 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Compagno | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 997 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2220 mm |
