1998 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 165 kg more than 1998 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Explorer | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
