1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1992 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1992 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 738 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1992 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lincoln |
| Model | Charmant | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1407 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |
