1998 Daewoo Prince vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Prince is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 6,553 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 754 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Prince. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1972 Ford Gran Torino has automatic transmission and 1998 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1998 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Gran Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daewoo Prince | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Prince | Gran Torino |
Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5470 mm |