2004 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1966 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2004 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 49 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Kalos.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Daewoo Kalos 1966 Ford Falcon
Make Daewoo Ford
Model Kalos Falcon
Year Released 2004 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1399 cc 2782 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 82 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 123 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77.9 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 73.5 mm 74.7 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 1119 kg
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 56 L


 

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