1975 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Kia Retona
To start off, 1997 Kia Retona is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1997 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Retona weights approximately 945 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
Because 1997 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Kia Retona (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1997 Kia Retona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Retona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |