1985 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 385 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Kia Potentia 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 1998 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort, 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, 1998 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort. 1998 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Escort | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Potentia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |