2004 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 34 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 365 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 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, 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Kalos | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |