1997 Daewoo Joyster vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1997 Daewoo Joyster is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 504 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Ford Fairlane 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 1980 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Joyster, 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. (137 Nm). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daewoo Joyster.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Daewoo Joyster | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Joyster | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 4093 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 296 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |