2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1176 kg more than 2007 Kia Cerato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cerato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Cerato | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Cerato | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |
