2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Ford FPV BF GT and 2005 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 233 kg more than 2005 Ford FPV BF GT.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento 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 FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | FPV BF GT | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
