1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero 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 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 135 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 Ranchero (170 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa. 1979 Ford Ranchero 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 Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ranchero | Brisa |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 985 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 69 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |