2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2008 Ford E-150 and 2008 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | E-150 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |
