1993 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1993 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 375 kg more than 1993 Ford Escort. 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Escort | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escort | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
