2007 Ford Territory vs. 2009 Kia Carnival

To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (328 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 Ford Territory.

Because 2007 Ford Territory is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory 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 Territory (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carnival. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Carnival 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 2009 Kia Carnival
Make Ford Kia
Model Territory Carnival
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Crossover Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 2902 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 8800 RPM
Torque 480 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 98 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 210 km/hour 174 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.5 seconds 15.2 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2175 kg 2220 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.2 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 75 L


 

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