1978 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1980 Kia Brisa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 85 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Kia Brisa (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1980 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escort | Brisa |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |