2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2000 Kia Retona
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Retona would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2000 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 547 kg more than 2004 Ford F-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Retona. (205 Nm). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 2000 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-150 | Retona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2370 mm |
