1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1988 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Taurus weights approximately 592 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, 1988 Ford Taurus (177 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1988 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Taurus |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |