1996 Daewoo Arcadia vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1996 Daewoo Arcadia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Daewoo Arcadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daewoo Arcadia (202 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daewoo Arcadia should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daewoo Arcadia weights approximately 460 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair. 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. 1989 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1996 Daewoo Arcadia has manual transmission. 1996 Daewoo Arcadia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Daewoo Arcadia | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Arcadia | Corsair |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4530 mm |