1975 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2007 Kia Cee'd is newer by 32 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 466 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cee'd, 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, 2007 Kia Cee'd (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2007 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1341 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |