1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 93 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Consul |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2500 mm |
