1990 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 890 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
