1979 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 171 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Delta | 1973 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Delta | Escort |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |
