1978 Kia Brisa vs. 1994 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 880 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.

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, 1994 Ford Mustang (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa. 1994 Ford Mustang 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. 1994 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Kia Brisa 1994 Ford Mustang
Make Kia Ford
Model Brisa Mustang
Year Released 1978 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 985 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 53 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 68 Nm 415 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 1670 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 2580 mm


 

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