1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2004 Kia Visto
To start off, 2004 Kia Visto is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 150 kg more than 2004 Kia Visto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Visto, 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 Taunus (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Visto. 2004 Kia Visto has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Kia Visto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 2004 Kia Visto | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Taunus | Visto |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |
