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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 21 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio.
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, 2007 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rio 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 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 | 1599 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
