2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage.
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 F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 901 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2011 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sportage | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sportage | F-450 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 4379 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 142 L |