2007 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carens would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 397 kg more than 2005 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lincoln Mark LT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (523 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lincoln Mark LT | 2005 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Lincoln | Kia |
| Model | Mark LT | Carens |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2575 kg | 2178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 55 L |
