2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2010 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2010 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-350 would be higher. 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 128 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rondo. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Rondo weights approximately 549 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2009 Ford F-350 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Rondo. 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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rondo. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rondo. 2010 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford F-350 | 2010 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | F-350 | Rondo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 60 L |