1987 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Lincoln Town Car 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 1983 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Daihatsu Charade | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lincoln |
Model | Charade | Town Car |
Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |