1982 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 60 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Daihatsu Charmant | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | Taunus |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |