2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1999 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 1999 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1999 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Econovan | Potentia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |