1998 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 590 kg more than 1998 Ford Mustang.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Ford Mustang | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mustang | Sorento |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |