1986 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cee'd (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 478 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escort | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
