2002 Kia Potentia vs. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 185 kg more than 2002 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, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Potentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Potentia | 1990 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Kia | Lincoln |
Model | Potentia | Mark VII |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |