1970 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1975 Ford Escort

To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 120 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, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.

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