1977 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 775 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.
Because 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Charmant | Sable |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |
