1985 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1985 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1139 kg more than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Daihatsu Charade | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Charade | Montego |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 87 L |
