1959 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escort | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
