2007 Ford F-450 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-450 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-450 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |
