1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Vedette | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
