1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 38 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 935 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus.
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, 2008 Kia Sedona, 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, 2008 Kia Sedona (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Taunus | Sedona |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |