2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 10 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2012 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Expedition | Forte |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1288 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 52 L |
