1997 Daewoo Joyster vs. 1989 Ford Escort
To start off, 1997 Daewoo Joyster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort 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 15 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Joyster should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm). This means 1997 Daewoo Joyster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort. 1997 Daewoo Joyster has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Escort 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daewoo Joyster | 1989 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Joyster | Escort |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1390 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
