2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1970 Ford Escort
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 Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (92 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 194 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 1970 Ford Escort 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 Escort. 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, 2002 Daewoo Kalos (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 2002 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort 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.
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2002 Daewoo Kalos | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Kalos | Escort |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 156 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 | 851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 41 L |