1981 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 499 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Delta | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Delta | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 7014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2750 mm |
