1994 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1994 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1994 Daihatsu Applause. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1994 Daihatsu Applause. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 210 kg more than 1994 Daihatsu Applause. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Ford Cortina 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 1977 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Daihatsu Applause, 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Daihatsu Applause. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1994 Daihatsu Applause has manual transmission. 1994 Daihatsu Applause will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Daihatsu Applause | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Applause | Cortina |
Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |