1990 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Kia Rio

To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 476 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio.

Because 1990 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.

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