2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Ford F-150 (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 2007 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-150 | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | F-150 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 397 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 6310 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4150 mm | 2660 mm |