2004 Ford E-250 vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2004 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-250 weights approximately 739 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford E-250. (389 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-250 | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | E-250 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 78 L |
