1971 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 36 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Pregio (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Pregio should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 877 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Kia Pregio (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escort | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2590 mm |
