1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 29 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 880 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mustang | Sorento |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |