1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Kia Brisa

To start off, 1974 Kia Brisa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Kia Brisa. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1974 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 154 kg more than 1974 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Kia Brisa. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Kia Brisa.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ford Cortina 1974 Kia Brisa
Make Ford Kia
Model Cortina Brisa
Year Released 1970 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 1272 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 95 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 92 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 846 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2270 mm


 

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