2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 12 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 980 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. 2012 Ford F-450 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. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Daihatsu Charade | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | F-450 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 4379 mm |