2005 Kia Picanto vs. 1991 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2005 Kia Picanto is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Picanto weights approximately 220 kg more than 1991 Ford Corsair.
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, 1991 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (86 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto. 1991 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Picanto has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Picanto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Picanto | 1991 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Picanto | Corsair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2560 mm |