2004 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1982 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Telstar (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Telstar weights approximately 75 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1982 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. 1982 Ford Telstar 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. 1982 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Daewoo Kalos | 1982 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Kalos | Telstar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |