1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1979 Kia Brisa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Kia Brisa (53 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Cortina weights approximately 103 kg more than 1979 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1979 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Cortina | Brisa |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |