2005 Kia K2700 vs. 2011 Ford F-350

To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia K2700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia K2700 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia K2700 has manual transmission. 2005 Kia K2700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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