1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 340 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
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.
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1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Consorte | Capri |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2570 mm |