2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 4 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1545 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford E-350. 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sorento | E-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |