1981 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 510 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1981 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1981 Daihatsu Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Delta | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Delta | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2930 mm |
