1997 Daewoo Joyster vs. 1976 Ford Fiesta

To start off, 1997 Daewoo Joyster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,497 cc, 1997 Daewoo Joyster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daewoo Joyster (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Joyster should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Daewoo Joyster weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 Ford Fiesta. 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, 1997 Daewoo Joyster (137 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (65 Nm). This means 1997 Daewoo Joyster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta. 1997 Daewoo Joyster has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Daewoo Joyster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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