1976 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1959 Ford Popular
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Delta (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 340 kg more than 1959 Ford Popular. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Daihatsu Delta (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Delta | 1959 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Delta | Popular |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2300 mm |
