1997 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Charade. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1997 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1997 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3510 mm |
