2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (92 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 43 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina 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 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. 2002 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Kalos | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |
