1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 1970 Daihatsu Fellow and 1970 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 810 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 Maverick 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 Maverick. 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 Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Fellow | Maverick |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2800 mm |