2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 6 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 359 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2013 Ford Taurus 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. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sportage | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
