2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (144 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 717 kg more than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mondeo | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1283 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
