2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 267 kg more than 2010 Ford Taurus.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Taurus. 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Kia Sorento | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sorento | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |