1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 38 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 143 kg more than 2010 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga, 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (156 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga. 2010 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | Venga |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1343 kg |
