1968 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2008 Kia Cee'd is newer by 40 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 606 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Ford Escort 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 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd, 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, 2008 Kia Cee'd (235 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 53 L |