1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 36 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 139 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte.
Because 1976 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte, 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 Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Falcon | Forte |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |