2010 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1993 Kia Capital
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Kia Capital would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1993 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1993 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 723 kg more than 1993 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Kia Capital, 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Lincoln Town Car | 1993 Kia Capital | |
Make | Lincoln | Kia |
Model | Town Car | Capital |
Year Released | 2010 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5624 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3142 mm | 2530 mm |