1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1969 Ford 17
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford 17 weights approximately 275 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, 1969 Ford 17 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1969 Ford 17 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | 17 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |