1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 909 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 1988 Ford Falcon 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 1988 Ford Falcon. 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Fellow | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2840 mm |
