1975 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 820 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2910 mm |