1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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.
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1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | 12 M |
Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |