2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 167 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang (408 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia. 1998 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mustang | Potentia |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 181 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 87.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |