1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 538 kg more than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona, 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fairlane | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fairlane | Sedona |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 328 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |