1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1980 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1980 Kia Brisa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1980 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1980 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 460 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, 1970 Ford Zephyr (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Zephyr | 1980 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Zephyr | Brisa |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2270 mm |