1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1961 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (104 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Taunus |
Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2640 mm |