1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 122 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2007 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Corsair | Rio |
Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 83.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |