1985 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 200 kg more than 1985 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, 1953 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Daihatsu Charmant | 1953 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Consul |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
