1987 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1987 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Escort. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Escort | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Escort | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |