1968 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1980 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Capri weights approximately 231 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, 1980 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Daihatsu Compagno | 1980 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Compagno | Capri |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 1298 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2570 mm |