1999 Daihatsu SP-4 vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 and 1999 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | SP-4 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3050 mm |
