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