2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2009 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-350 and 2009 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 Kia Optima. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Optima.
Because 2009 Ford F-350 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2009 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-350 | Optima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 62 L |
