2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011 Kia Forte were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2011 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1483 kg more than 2011 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2011 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-150 | Forte |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 411 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2724 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5603 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2192 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1994 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3386 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 52 L |
