2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | F-350 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| 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 | 385 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 58 L |
