2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-150 | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | F-150 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |