1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Kia K2700
To start off, 2007 Kia K2700 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia K2700 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2007 Kia K2700 | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | K2700 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
