1975 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1960 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 12 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect. 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, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | 1960 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |
