1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1981 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 9 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1981 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Kia Brisa weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Because 1981 Kia Brisa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Festiva | 1981 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Festiva | Brisa |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |