1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 200 kg more than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Capri |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2570 mm |