1968 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1989 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 21 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 245 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Daihatsu Compagno 1989 Ford Sierra
Make Daihatsu Ford
Model Compagno Sierra
Year Released 1968 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 1597 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 122 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 765 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2620 mm