1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 658 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2950 mm |