2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mercury Cougar 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 Cougar. 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Charade | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 5764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2910 mm |
