1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1974 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1974 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 250 kg more than 1974 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 Sierra (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1974 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Sierra | Brisa |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |