1996 Daewoo Nexia vs. 1977 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1996 Daewoo Nexia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daewoo Nexia (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daewoo Nexia should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina.

Because 1977 Ford Cortina 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 1977 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Daewoo Nexia, 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daewoo Nexia. (138 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daewoo Nexia. 1996 Daewoo Nexia has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Daewoo Nexia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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