1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1970 Daihatsu Fellow and 1970 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 620 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (37 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Fellow | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |
