1977 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 32 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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, both vehicles can yield 90 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2500 mm |
