2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1224 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Excursion | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Excursion | Sorento |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1986 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 80 L |