1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 222 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 1978 Ford Capri 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 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Daihatsu Naked | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Naked | Capri |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |