1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 567 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Lincoln Town Car 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 1991 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd, 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Lincoln | Kia |
Model | Town Car | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |