1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1982 Kia Brisa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1982 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 645 kg more than 1982 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 Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1982 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Falcon | Brisa |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |