1971 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 374 kg more than 1971 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:
1971 Daihatsu Consorte | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Consorte | Cortina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 87 L |