1998 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 15 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 375 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Explorer | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
