1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 440 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 Ford Zephyr (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1165 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2940 mm |
