1997 Daewoo Joyster vs. 1984 Ford Granada

To start off, 1997 Daewoo Joyster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daewoo Joyster (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Joyster should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 335 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Joyster.

Because 1984 Ford Granada 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 1984 Ford Granada. 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, 1997 Daewoo Joyster (137 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm). This means 1997 Daewoo Joyster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 1997 Daewoo Joyster has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Granada 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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