1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria (179 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1040 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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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