1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1744 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. 2013 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1981 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | F-150 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3683 mm |