1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 840 kg more than 1977 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1977 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1977 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Brisa |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |