1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1993 Kia Capital

To start off, 1993 Kia Capital is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1993 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1993 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 289 kg more than 1993 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1973 Ford Fairlane 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 1973 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Kia Capital, 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Kia Capital.

Compare all specifications: