2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-350 and 2009 Kia Rio 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 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 319 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2009 Ford F-350 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-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rio, 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2009 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-350 | Rio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 45 L |
