2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford 17 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 1970 Ford 17. 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, 1970 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Charade | 1970 Ford 17 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | 17 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 87 L |