2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 1997 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Carnival | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3050 mm |