2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1979 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Rondo | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
