1999 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 430 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Daewoo Chairman (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17. 1999 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 17 has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 17 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Chairman | 1958 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Chairman | 17 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
