2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 689 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-450 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |
