2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1975 Ford Capri 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 1975 Ford Capri. 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, 1975 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Charade | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 58 L |