1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 640 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Sierra (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Fellow | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2620 mm |
