2011 Kia Optima vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Optima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Optima would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Kia Optima. (274 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 942 kg more than 2011 Kia Optima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Optima. (364 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Optima | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Optima | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 274 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1933 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 136 L |
