1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 241 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Chairman.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Chairman | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Chairman | Torino |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
