1980 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 40 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Ford Escort (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
Model | Escort | Charade |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 36 L |