1988 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 245 kg more than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Daihatsu Charade | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Taunus |
Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |