1995 Ford Royale vs. 2007 Kia Picanto

To start off, 2007 Kia Picanto is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Royale would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto.

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, 1995 Ford Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto. 2007 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Royale 2007 Kia Picanto
Make Ford Kia
Model Royale Picanto
Year Released 1995 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1086 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 109 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 173 Nm 99 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.1 mm 66 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 77 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 3500 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2380 mm