1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1977 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 71 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1977 Ford Fiesta (84 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charade | 1977 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1116 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 72 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |