1977 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1988 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1988 Ford Fiesta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 252 kg more than 1988 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1977 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1988 Ford Fiesta (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Daihatsu Taft | 1988 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Taft | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2300 mm |