1977 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1977 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Daihatsu Charmant | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2420 mm |