1978 Kia Brisa vs. 1983 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1983 Ford Meteor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Meteor weights approximately 95 kg more than 1978 Kia Brisa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Kia Brisa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa. 1983 Ford Meteor 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. 1983 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Kia Brisa | 1983 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Brisa | Meteor |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2370 mm |