2003 Daewoo Rezzo vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Daewoo Rezzo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Rezzo (107 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Rezzo should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Rezzo weights approximately 82 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Mustang 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 1979 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Rezzo, 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Rezzo. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Rezzo.
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2003 Daewoo Rezzo | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Rezzo | Mustang |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |