2002 Ford Tonka vs. 2006 Kia Carens
To start off, 2006 Kia Carens is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Tonka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Tonka would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Tonka (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 698 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka.
Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carens. (250 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Tonka | 2006 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Tonka | Carens |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6150 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4200 mm | 2570 mm |
