1984 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 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, 1984 Ford Capri (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1978 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Capri | Brisa |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |