1976 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1984 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1984 Ford Telstar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 28 kg more than 1984 Ford Telstar.
Because 1976 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. 1984 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1976 Daihatsu Taft has manual transmission. 1976 Daihatsu Taft will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Daihatsu Taft | 1984 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Taft | Telstar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |