1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Kia Capital
To start off, both 1996 Ford Mustang and 1996 Kia Capital were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1996 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 222 kg more than 1996 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Kia Capital, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital. 1996 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1996 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mustang | Capital |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4655 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
