1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
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 @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2610 mm |
