1999 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1999 Ford Focus
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Charade and 1999 Ford Focus were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Focus weights approximately 345 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 1999 Ford Focus (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Daihatsu Charade | 1999 Ford Focus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Focus |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2620 mm |