1981 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 536 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.

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