1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 92 kg more than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Consul |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 65.1 mm |
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 | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |