1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1980 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Anglia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2220 mm |