1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 668 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Rio |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |