1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (55 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 63 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Escort |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1117 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |
