1984 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo

To start off, 2002 Ford Mondeo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (144 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 263 kg more than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2002 Ford Mondeo (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Taft.

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