1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Kia Retona
To start off, 1998 Kia Retona is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Retona weights approximately 1092 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 1998 Kia Retona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Cortina | Retona |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |