1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Because 1976 Ford LTD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Opti | LTD |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 64 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3080 mm |