1984 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 373 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1984 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Charmant | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
