1990 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Daewoo Magnus

To start off, 2000 Daewoo Magnus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daewoo Magnus (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 290 kg more than 1990 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, 2000 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort. 2000 Daewoo Magnus has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Daewoo Magnus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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