2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 866 kg more than 2003 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Five Hundred | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
