1956 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1977 Kia Brisa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Escort weights approximately 27 kg more than 1977 Kia Brisa.
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, 1956 Ford Escort (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escort | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2270 mm |
