1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 785 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
