1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 21 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 604 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 210 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Charmant | F50 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2590 mm |
