1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 32 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 2013 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | F-250 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 6253 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 115 L |