1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1980 Kia Brisa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1980 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 260 kg more than 1980 Kia Brisa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1980 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Taunus | Brisa |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |