2011 Kia Carnival vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2011 Kia Carnival and 2011 Ford F-350 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-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival.
Because 2011 Ford F-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 F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carnival, 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 F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Carnival | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Carnival | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |
