2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia.
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, 1997 Kia Potentia (182 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460. 1997 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | ST 460 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
