1988 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 33 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. 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, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1988 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Daihatsu Charmant | 1959 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charmant | Escort |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2220 mm |
