1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 695 kg more than 1976 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |
