2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1050 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Brisa |
Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 69 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |