1982 Ford Escort vs. 2003 Daewoo Magnus

To start off, 2003 Daewoo Magnus is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Magnus (112 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 431 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2003 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort. 2003 Daewoo Magnus has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daewoo Magnus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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