2004 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1973 Ford Granada

To start off, 2004 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 372 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 1973 Ford Granada 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 1973 Ford Granada. 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, 1973 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2004 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2004 Daewoo Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2004 Daewoo Kalos 1973 Ford Granada
Make Daewoo Ford
Model Kalos Granada
Year Released 2004 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1399 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 94 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77.9 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 73.4 mm 72.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1050 kg 1422 kg
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 64 L