1993 Ford Aerostar vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 55 kg more than 1993 Ford Aerostar.
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, 1993 Ford Aerostar (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Aerostar | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Aerostar | Potentia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |