2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Five Hundred | Sorento |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |