1990 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2010 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 385 kg more than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford Falcon 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 1990 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Falcon | 2010 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Ford | Daewoo |
| Model | Falcon | Kalos |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 1148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2490 mm |
