1987 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 60 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant.
Because 1987 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, 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, 1986 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charmant | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Escort |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
