2010 Kia Venga vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 302 kg more than 2010 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Ford Falcon 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 1993 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga, 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Venga | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Venga | Falcon |
Year Released | 2010 | 1993 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1343 kg | 1645 kg |