1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1976 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 300 kg more than 1967 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Daihatsu Compagno 1976 Ford Cortina
Make Daihatsu Ford
Model Compagno Cortina
Year Released 1967 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 2294 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 107 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 177 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2590 mm


 

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