2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Kia Magentis

To start off, both 2005 Ford F-150 and 2005 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Kia Magentis. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 647 kg more than 2005 Kia Magentis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Magentis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 F-150 (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Magentis. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Magentis.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford F-150 2005 Kia Magentis
Make Ford Kia
Model F-150 Magentis
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4196 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 342 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2125 kg 1478 kg
Vehicle Length 5380 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 65 L


 

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