1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 926 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.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Taurus |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2868 mm |