1998 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 719 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Because 1998 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Borrego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-250 | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-250 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2900 mm |
