1997 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1997 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Corsair weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1967 Ford Corsair 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 1967 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Charade | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2570 mm |
