1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1993 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1140 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 1974 Mercury Monterey 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 1974 Mercury Monterey. 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Charade | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Charade | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3160 mm |
