1986 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1986 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 68 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. 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, 1986 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Daihatsu Charmant | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Consul |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
