2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 645 kg more than 2006 Ford E-350.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | E-350 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
