1970 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 170 kg more than 1970 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Daihatsu Compagno | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Compagno | Taunus |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 1498 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2640 mm |