1977 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1181 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Daihatsu Charmant | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lincoln |
Model | Charmant | Town Car |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 72 L |