2007 Kia K2700 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Kia K2700 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia K2700 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Kia K2700 (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia K2700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia K2700 has manual transmission. 2007 Kia K2700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia K2700 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | K2700 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2665 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
