1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1981 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1981 Kia Brisa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 Kia Brisa.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1981 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Taunus | Brisa |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |