1989 Ford Corsair vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 168 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Corsair | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Corsair | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
