1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2007 Kia Cee'd is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 8 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Because 1970 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2007 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Falcon | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |