2003 Kia Sorento vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Sorento | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
