2001 Ford F-250 vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (272 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-250 weights approximately 561 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento.
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, 2001 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford F-250 | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-250 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
