2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,181 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Charade (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Consul weights approximately 32 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1966 Ford Consul 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 1966 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Daihatsu Charade (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul. 2005 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Charade | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Consul |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 782 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |
