1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Avella weights approximately 13 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Avella |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
