2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 491 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-250 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2660 mm |
