2009 Kia Rondo vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Kia Rondo is newer by 10 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 29 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rondo. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 Kia Rondo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Lincoln Town Car 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 1999 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rondo, 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rondo. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Rondo | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Rondo | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
