2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade

To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-150 weights approximately 67 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Ford E-150 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 2009 Ford E-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2011 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford E-150 2011 Daihatsu Charade
Make Ford Daihatsu
Model E-150 Charade
Year Released 2009 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 388 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 972 kg 905 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 3480 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 2060 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3510 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 4.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 36 L


 

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