2006 Kia Optima vs. 2006 Lincoln Zephyr
To start off, both 2006 Kia Optima and 2006 Lincoln Zephyr were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr (218 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Kia Optima. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Optima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr (271 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Optima. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Optima | 2006 Lincoln Zephyr | |
| Make | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Optima | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
