2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2007 Kia Pregio

To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Pregio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Pregio 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 267 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 706 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford F-450 2007 Kia Pregio
Make Ford Kia
Model F-450 Pregio
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Pickup Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6400 cc 2665 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 350 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 3000 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 881 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 12 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 6670 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 2430 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 2030 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 4390 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 65 L


 

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