1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 668 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Ferrari | Daihatsu |
| Model | F50 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2340 mm |
