2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 753 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Sportage | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2980 mm |
