1999 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 592 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Sportage | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3142 mm |
