1971 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Kia Sephia
To start off, 1995 Kia Sephia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Kia Sephia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Kia Sephia (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Kia Sephia should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Sephia weights approximately 275 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Kia Sephia, 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, 1995 Kia Sephia (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Kia Sephia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Escort | 1995 Kia Sephia | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Sephia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2570 mm |