1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 820 kg more than 1977 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1977 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1977 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Fairlane | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2270 mm |
