1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 815 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (104 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Gran Torino |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2900 mm |