1975 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 440 kg more than 1975 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Consorte | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Consorte | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2580 mm |
