1998 Ford Taurus vs. 1997 Kia Potentia

To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia.

Because 1997 Kia Potentia 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 1997 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus, 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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia. 1998 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1997 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 1997 Kia Potentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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