2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 141 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
