1979 Kia Brisa vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 628 kg more than 1979 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1979 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1979 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Kia Brisa | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Brisa | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2800 mm |
