1968 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1996 Kia Avella is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Avella weights approximately 110 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1996 Kia Avella | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Avella |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |