2001 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 435 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. 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, 2001 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina. 2001 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Daewoo Chairman | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Chairman | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |