1969 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 210 kg more than 1969 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Daihatsu Compagno | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Compagno | Cortina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |