1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus 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 37 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 212 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Taunus |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |