2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-250 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 24 more horse power than 2010 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 324 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Borrego. 2010 Kia Borrego 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. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-250 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 78 L |
