2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sorento | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 136 L |
