2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2012 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 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 5,400 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 29 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sedona. (271 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sedona weights approximately 1018 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, 2012 Kia Sedona, 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sedona. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sedona. 2012 Kia Sedona 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. 2012 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford F-250 | 2012 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | F-250 | Sedona |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |