1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Corsair weights approximately 215 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Consorte | Corsair |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |