2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Kia Cerato
To start off, 2008 Kia Cerato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1532 kg more than 2008 Kia Cerato.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cerato. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Cerato has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Cerato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2008 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Five Hundred | Cerato |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1324 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
