2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 995 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 2006 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 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, 2006 Ford F-150 (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | F-150 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 496 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3370 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 98 L |