2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (92 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 315 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 1970 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. 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 Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Kalos | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2830 mm |
