1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Kia Retona
To start off, both 1999 Ford Falcon and 1999 Kia Retona were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1999 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Retona weights approximately 365 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Because 1999 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Retona 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 Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1999 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Falcon | Retona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
