1958 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1974 Kia Brisa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Kia Brisa (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 234 kg more than 1974 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, 1958 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Kia Brisa. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1974 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Consul | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
