1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1967 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charade (49 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1967 Ford Anglia. (37 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Anglia weights approximately 53 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1967 Ford Anglia 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 1967 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charade, 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, 1979 Daihatsu Charade (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charade | 1967 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 37 HP |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
