1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 91 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Ford Taunus 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 1960 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Charade, 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 2010 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Taunus | Charade |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
