1981 Kia Brisa vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1981 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 620 kg more than 1981 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, 1999 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Kia Brisa. 1999 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1981 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1981 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Kia Brisa | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Brisa | Mustang |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2580 mm |