1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster 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, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Escort |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2370 mm |