1979 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daewoo Kalos (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 83 kg more than 2012 Daewoo Kalos.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Daewoo Kalos, 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 Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. 2012 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ford Mustang | 2012 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Ford | Daewoo |
Model | Mustang | Kalos |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 77.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2490 mm |