1970 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 443 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul, 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, 2010 Kia Soul (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 2010 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Soul |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 48 L |