2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2006 Kia Optima
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Optima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Optima would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Kia Optima. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Optima.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Optima. (199 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford E-250 | 2006 Kia Optima | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | E-250 | Optima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |