1970 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Magnus is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Magnus (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 228 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Magnus.
Because 1970 Ford Mustang 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 1970 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Magnus, 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Magnus. 2001 Daewoo Magnus has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daewoo Magnus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Mustang | 2001 Daewoo Magnus | |
| Make | Ford | Daewoo |
| Model | Mustang | Magnus |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
