2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 854 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sorento | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3386 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
