2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2009 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-250 and 2009 Kia Rondo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 102 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rondo. (198 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rondo weights approximately 319 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
Because 2009 Ford F-250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rondo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rondo. 2009 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford F-250 | 2009 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | F-250 | Rondo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 60 L |