1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 34 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 760 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 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. 2013 Ford Fusion 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. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Fusion |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4869 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2121 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2850 mm |