2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carens.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carens. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 2012 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | E-150 | Carens |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
