2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1270 kg more than 2006 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Excursion | Sorento |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2720 mm |