2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Ford F-350 and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 875 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento 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 F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-350 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 80 L |
