1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Falcon | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1990 kg |
