2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 725 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Ranger | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
