1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 515 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Consorte | Mustang |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2560 mm |