1981 Pontiac 1000 vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Kuga weights approximately 580 kg more than 1981 Pontiac 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Pontiac 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga 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, 2012 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac 1000 | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | 1000 | Kuga |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2700 mm |
