1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1975 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 580 kg more than 1975 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Falcon | 1975 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Falcon | Brisa |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |