2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 480 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Charade | Comet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3272 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |
