1975 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival is newer by 34 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1310 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, 2009 Kia Carnival, 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, 2009 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escort | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
