2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 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 67 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul.
Because 2007 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-150 | Soul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6310 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4150 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 48 L |
