1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 111 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Delta | Capri |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2570 mm |