1970 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1978 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1978 Ford Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cougar weights approximately 810 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Daihatsu Consorte | 1978 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Consorte | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2760 mm |