1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Cortina | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
