2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Kia Potentia

To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2002 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.

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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Falcon 2002 Kia Potentia
Make Ford Kia
Model Falcon Potentia
Year Released 2000 2002
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4940 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 181 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2720 mm


 

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