1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 42 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, 2012 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte.
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, 2012 Kia Forte, 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Falcon | Forte |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2649 mm |