1998 Ford Courier vs. 1993 Kia Capital

To start off, 1998 Ford Courier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Kia Capital would be higher. At 1,798 cc, 1998 Ford Courier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Courier (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1993 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Courier should accelerate faster than 1993 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Kia Capital weights approximately 28 kg more than 1998 Ford Courier.

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, 1998 Ford Courier (179 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Kia Capital. (152 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Courier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Kia Capital. 1993 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Courier has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Courier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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