1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1993 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 92 kg more than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Ford Consul 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 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Daihatsu Charade | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Consul |
Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 991 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 65.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |