1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 652 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Fairlane 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 Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Naked, 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 Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Naked | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Naked | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
