1978 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 220 kg more than 1975 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, 1978 Ford Capri (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1975 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Capri | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |
