1973 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1977 Kia Brisa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Escort weights approximately 124 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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Brisa |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |