2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2002 Kia Visto
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Visto would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2002 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 915 kg more than 2002 Kia Visto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Kia Visto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2002 Kia Visto | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Five Hundred | Visto |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2390 mm |
