2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 323 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Falcon. 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 Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sorento | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |