2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-150. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | E-150 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
