1972 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1976 Kia Brisa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Capri weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 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, 1972 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Capri | 1976 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Capri | Brisa |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |