1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Magnus is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Magnus. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Magnus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 275 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Magnus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Magnus.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 Daewoo Magnus | |
Make | Ford | Daewoo |
Model | Crown Victoria | Magnus |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |