1992 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 223 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort.
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, 1992 Ford Escort (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga. 2010 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escort | Venga |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1343 kg |
