2011 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2011 Ford E-150 and 2011 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1518 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford E-150 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 2011 Ford E-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-150 | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | E-150 | Rio |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2611 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 43 L |
