1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1987 Ford Meteor

To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.

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, 1987 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. 1987 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1989 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1989 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Daihatsu Charade 1987 Ford Meteor
Make Daihatsu Ford
Model Charade Meteor
Year Released 1989 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1295 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 3610 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2410 mm


 

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