1975 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 793 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2720 mm |
