1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 13 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 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 145 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, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Daihatsu Compagno | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Compagno | Escort |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 939 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |