1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 557 kg more than 1999 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Falcon | Avella |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2400 mm |
