2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2005 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2005 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Because 2004 Daewoo Chairman 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 2004 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus, 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, 2005 Ford Taurus (251 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Chairman | 2005 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Chairman | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
