1974 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1977 Kia Brisa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 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. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 220 kg more than 1977 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, 1974 Ford Capri (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Capri | Brisa |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 985 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 | 87 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |