2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 769 kg more than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Because 2011 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento, 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 Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sorento | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sorento | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |