1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 174 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1960 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Taunus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |