1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 560 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Scorpio | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2000 kg |
