2004 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, both 2004 Daewoo Kalos and 2004 Ford Five Hundred were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 530 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Daewoo Kalos | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Kalos | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |