1999 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 1999 Ford Escort and 1999 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 333 kg more than 1999 Ford Escort.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage 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, 1999 Ford Escort (178 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm). This means 1999 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage. 1999 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Escort | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Sportage |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |