1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1970 Ford 17 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charmant | 17 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |