1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Megastar II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Megastar II would be higher. At 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (84 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1980 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Megastar II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Megastar II |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 920 kg |