1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1977 Kia Brisa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 95 kg more than 1977 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, 1968 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Corsair | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |
