1984 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1984 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Mustang weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 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, 1984 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Mustang | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Mustang | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |
