2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2003 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Amanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Amanti would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2003 Kia Amanti. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Amanti weights approximately 616 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
Because 2006 Ford F-350 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Kia Amanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 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 F-350 (621 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2003 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-350 | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
