1968 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1968 Daihatsu Compagno and 1968 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 15 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Daihatsu Compagno | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Compagno | Escort |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 1298 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |