1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 30 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 257 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Because 1978 Ford Mustang 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 1978 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Picanto, 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mustang | Picanto |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 161 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2380 mm |