2009 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 1970 Ford Capri

To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 138 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Sirion, 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion.

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2009 Daihatsu Sirion 1970 Ford Capri
Make Daihatsu Ford
Model Sirion Capri
Year Released 2009 1970
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1494 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 102 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 132 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.8 mm 72.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.9:1
Top Speed 175 km/hour 196 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 1103 kg
Vehicle Length 3640 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 58 L