2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 401 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1951 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Daihatsu Charade | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |