2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 7 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Escape (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Escape weights approximately 108 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Ford Escape | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sorento | Escape |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1657 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |