1999 Kia Sportage vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 1999 Kia Sportage and 1999 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 195 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lincoln LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Lincoln LS (278 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Sportage | LS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2990 mm |
