1990 Ford Corsair vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 1998 Kia Joice is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 255 kg more than 1990 Ford Corsair. 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, 1998 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Corsair. 1998 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Corsair | 1998 Kia Joice | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Corsair | Joice |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |