2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (405 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sorento. 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 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento. 2013 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sorento | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
