2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Kalos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Kalos | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1148 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
