1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 53 kg more than 1965 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, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2310 mm |
