1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Fairlane | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
