2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 772 kg more than 2011 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Expedition | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |
