2007 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,982 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 148 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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 Territory (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Territory | Sorento |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3778 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2027 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |