1979 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
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. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
Model | Granada | Charmant |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2340 mm |