1984 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 110 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Because 1984 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Daihatsu Taft (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Taft | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Taft | Escort |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
