2009 Ford Flex vs. 1999 Kia Sephia
To start off, 2009 Ford Flex is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sephia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sephia would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sephia. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sephia weights approximately 129 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
Because 2009 Ford Flex is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Sephia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex 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 Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sephia. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Flex | 1999 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Flex | Sephia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |
