2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 5 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 82 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Forte 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 | 2012 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | E-350 | Forte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 52 L |
