1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1971 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 45 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 (130 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1971 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2420 mm |