2007 Kia Rio vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Rio 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 Rio | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Rio | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |