1995 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 16 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 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort.
Because 2011 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (267 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 2011 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escort | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
