2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1971 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1971 Ford Cortina 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 1971 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Charade | 1971 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 87 L |