2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | E-350 | Rio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 45 L |
