2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Charade (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 295 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1973 Ford Cortina 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 1973 Ford Cortina. 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, 1973 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Cortina 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 | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Cortina |
Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 87 L |