1995 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort.
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, 1995 Ford Escort (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Escort | Charade |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |
