2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1970 Ford Escort 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 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Escort |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2400 mm |
