1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1996 Kia Avella is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 339 kg more than 1996 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | Avella |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
