1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 6 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 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 82 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Escort |
Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1407 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2370 mm |