2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Mustang (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sorento | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
