1991 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Kia Potentia

To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1991 Ford Escort. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 420 kg more than 1991 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Kia Potentia 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 1997 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Ford Escort, 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Escort. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Escort. 1997 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1991 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1991 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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