1999 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 249 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento 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 Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Lincoln | Kia |
| Model | Continental | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
