2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rondo would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Rondo | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 125 L |
