1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Kia Retona
To start off, 1998 Kia Retona is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1998 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Retona weights approximately 870 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 1998 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Kia Retona (205 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1998 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1998 Kia Retona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mustang | Retona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 205 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |