1979 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 254 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio, 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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Falcon | 2012 Kia Rio | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Falcon | Rio |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |