1968 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 30 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), 1998 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escort | Avella |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
