2001 Ford 49 vs. 2008 Kia Sportage

To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford 49. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford 49 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 690 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford 49. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage 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, 2008 Kia Sportage (241 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49.

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