1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1996 Kia Avella is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | Avella |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
