1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 123 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Charmant | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 133 L |
