1999 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Ka weights approximately 95 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 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Charade | 2012 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Ka |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
