1974 Kia Brisa vs. 1984 Ford Granada

To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1974 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 510 kg more than 1974 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, 1984 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Kia Brisa. 1984 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1974 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1974 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Kia Brisa 1984 Ford Granada
Make Kia Ford
Model Brisa Granada
Year Released 1974 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 985 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 68 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 2780 mm


 

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