1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 41 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 377 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte, 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mustang | Forte |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |