2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2416 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2000 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2000 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Charade | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3490 mm |
