2011 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2011 Ford E-350 and 2011 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1328 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Because 2011 Ford E-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 2011 Ford E-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage, 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-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford E-350 | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | E-350 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 55 L |