1968 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 75 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Ford Escort 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 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
Model | Escort | Charade |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 36 L |