1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2006 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 27 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 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fusion (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 347 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.
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, 2006 Ford Fusion, 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, 2006 Ford Fusion (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (104 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 2006 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1559 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2490 mm |
