2007 Ford S-Max vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford S-Max. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford S-Max would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford S-Max weights approximately 815 kg more than 2008 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 S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford S-Max has manual transmission. 2007 Ford S-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford S-Max | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | S-Max | Picanto |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |