2002 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 638 kg more than 2002 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (306 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Escort | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Sportage |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 306 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |