1968 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 43 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Venga weights approximately 839 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, 2011 Kia Venga, 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, 2011 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2011 Kia Venga | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Venga |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 48 L |