1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 55 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, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Corsair |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
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 | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2570 mm |