2002 Daewoo Magnus vs. 1997 Ford Aerostar

To start off, 2002 Daewoo Magnus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Magnus (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Ford Aerostar. (133 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Magnus.

Because 1997 Ford Aerostar 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 1997 Ford Aerostar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Magnus, 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, 1997 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Magnus.

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