2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Charade (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Escort weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Ford Escort (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. 2005 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort 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 | 1984 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Escort |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
