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 |