2001 Ford Think vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Think. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Think would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Think (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 303 kg more than 2001 Ford Think.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Think. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (251 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think. (183 Nm). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think. 2001 Ford Think has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Think will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Think | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Think | Sportage |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Type | electric | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 251 Nm |
Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1511 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |