1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 14 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 283 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 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 |