1976 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Delta. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 152 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Delta. (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Delta | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Delta | Escort |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |
