2009 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 904 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escape | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
