2001 Daihatsu U4 B vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daihatsu U4 B weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 2001 Daihatsu U4 B is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. 2001 Daihatsu U4 B has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daihatsu U4 B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Daihatsu U4 B | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | U4 B | Escort |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 660 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |