2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage 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 5,399 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 40 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sportage. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sportage weights approximately 536 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 Sportage, 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage. 2012 Kia Sportage 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 Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford F-250 | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | F-250 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 58 L |