1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 10 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 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 190 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Daihatsu Consorte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1979 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Consorte | Escort |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
