1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1982 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 605 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | 1982 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Compagno | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 3271 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |
