1997 Kia Joice vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1997 Kia Joice and 1997 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 5 kg more than 1997 Kia Joice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice, 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Joice. 1997 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1997 Kia Joice has manual transmission. 1997 Kia Joice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Kia Joice | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Joice | Mustang |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 3795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |