2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1505 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Excursion | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5948 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1999 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 80 L |