2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Five Hundred | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Five Hundred | Picanto |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1084 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |