2005 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Kia Opirus
To start off, 2006 Kia Opirus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Opirus (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Opirus weights approximately 757 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Kia Opirus (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort. 2006 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escort | 2006 Kia Opirus | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Opirus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1897 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |