1995 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Kia Sephia
To start off, 1996 Kia Sephia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Sephia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Sephia (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Sephia should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 96 kg more than 1996 Kia Sephia.
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, 1996 Kia Sephia (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Sephia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1996 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escort | Sephia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
