2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 166 kg more than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sorento | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
