1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1984 Ford Orion
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 120 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Because 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (104 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1984 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Orion |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
