1976 Ford LTD vs. 1978 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1978 Kia Brisa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1978 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1978 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1978 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford LTD | 1978 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | LTD | Brisa |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2270 mm |