1968 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1996 Ferrari 550

To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 28 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 900 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Daihatsu Compagno 1996 Ferrari 550
Make Daihatsu Ferrari
Model Compagno 550
Year Released 1968 1996
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 5474 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 485 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 568 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 5000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 1690 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2460 mm


 

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