2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2002 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2002 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 F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 2002 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-250 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2670 mm |
