1977 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1978 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 312 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 312 (503 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 475 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 312.
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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1977 Daihatsu Delta | 1978 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
Model | Delta | 312 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 12200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2570 mm |