2004 Ford Explorer vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2004 Ford Explorer and 2004 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Explorer (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 880 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Explorer (382 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Explorer | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Explorer | Sorento |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |