2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 479 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 1971 Mercury Comet 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 1971 Mercury Comet. 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet 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.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Charade | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Charade | Comet |
Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |