2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 791 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2004 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Sorento |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 2178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |